The facility currently produces pellets, sponge iron and a variety of long products, according to a press release from Danieli.
 
The blast furnace will have a working volume of 680 m³ with a design capacity of approximately 2,500 tons of hot metal daily. It will feature a top-charging unit with a compact distributor and dry gas cleaning technology.
 
Danieli said the furnace will utilize a charge mix of 80% pellets and 20% lump ore, while the pulverized coal injection system will inject up to 250 kg/tHM. It will be outfitted with a third-generation level 2 automation system.